PerplenGold

re: Clearwater Beach

Posted by PerplenGold on 6/4/24 at 12:40 pm

Don't know about the Hyatt but we stayed at Opal Sands for a couple nights. Was about this time last year. Don't recall seeing any kids. Resort was nice, good dining and pool bar. Beach was a little walk but was plenty nice. Almost kind of secluded with a breakwater next to it creating a swimming ar...

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re: Please school me on all things raised gardens

Posted by PerplenGold on 6/4/24 at 11:23 am

[quote]should i put cardboard down first [/quote] I've only built raised beds once but did put a thick layer of old cardboard boxes down, just scalped the grass with weedeater. Cardboard worked great. If you're fencing around them make sure to leave space around the beds for a mower and the ga...

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re: Worst coffee brand

Posted by PerplenGold on 6/4/24 at 11:16 am

Starbucks tastes like burnt cardboard. They roast the beans too much trying to hide an inferior product....

re: Game 7 check in thread

Posted by PerplenGold on 6/3/24 at 1:51 pm

Sofa city but pumped!...

re: Why aren’t more houses made out of concrete in Louisiana?

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/28/24 at 11:19 am

[quote]Unless you are doing an insulated concrete form[/quote] Central TX so obviously different soil but our house is insulated concrete forms covered with stucco. Love it. The forms are like longer cinder blocks made from recycled styrofoam. Rebar runs down the middle holes with concrete poured...

re: Haven’t Been to a Popeyes in Years

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/27/24 at 12:38 pm

A new store opened near us. Been twice I think. Food was actually good both times. Anyone remember the days before they came out with biscuits? Used to be dinner rolls. Hard to mess up since they didn't actually make them. Nothing to write home about but neither is a dry, crappy biscuit....

re: SC a no show?

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/25/24 at 11:57 am

[quote]It’s killing me to not watch these games or even post in thread but every time I have this year we’ve lost.[/quote] Thank you for your service...

re: SC a no show?

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/25/24 at 11:27 am

[quote]Alarm clock still on daylight savings time .[/quote] AM/PM...

Re-Issuing a Ticket - American

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/21/24 at 1:16 pm

Bought a round trip ticket for an employee to a work conference. My cheap arse bought the non-refundable / non- transferable option. Employee got sick and couldn't attend so I canceled the flight. It was booked thru AmEx and they advised that a credit will be issued to my account but since the ticket...

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re: Does CJJ make changes to the Lineup today for LSU?

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/12/24 at 11:51 am

Offense this series has been good. Stick with it. ...

re: Little postgame interview

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/5/24 at 12:36 pm

Saw him pitch at Texas (last year?) and he was great. Happy to see him lighting it up again....

re: Food that is difficult to bring back with taste after refrigerating.

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/5/24 at 10:25 am

Had some leftover steak that was originally cooked a little too long. This particular steak wasn't as thick as the others. Anyway, reheating wouldn't do it any favors. Used the food processor cheese grater to shred it. Slapped it on the griddle and made cheeseteaks which turned out fantastic. ...

re: Who is the better sailor? Capt. Bligh or Capt. Rostron?

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/3/24 at 6:37 pm

The Skipper...

re: Restaurant family deals

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/1/24 at 4:18 pm

[quote]Mainly cheap carbs?[/quote] No, 5 Person Family Meal (2 sides & 3 entrees). Went with Chow Mein noodles as we hadn't tried them before. Normally get fried rice. Other side was 'super greens' which is broccoli and cabbage. Entrees were Kung Pao Chicken, Beijing Beef (orange beef) and Chi...

re: Restaurant family deals

Posted by PerplenGold on 5/1/24 at 2:15 pm

Ate leftovers from Panda family meal for lunch today. Had a $5 off coupon. Was a ton of food of really good food for $30....

re: Downtown Austin safe to walk around?

Posted by PerplenGold on 4/29/24 at 2:20 pm

The section of 6th St where the the comedy club is located isn't the best but you should be fine. May see some homeless in the area. Around Hotel Indigo also isn't the best as far as homeless. That said, the vast majority of people never have a problem. You might check out the Rainey St area althoug...

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re: Grilling veggies. What yall use?

Posted by PerplenGold on 4/29/24 at 10:47 am

Another for the 2nd basket and don't use it much. I usually just quarter or maybe half the veggies depending on original size or intended use and then cut again once grilled....

re: Take a trip to the mall in 1977

Posted by PerplenGold on 4/27/24 at 4:03 pm

Mom: looks like these pants fit good but let me see how they fit (tugging at the waist and pulling at the butt & crotch areas) Me: Mom get your hands off my junk! Keeping therapists in business since the late 70s...